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Ritual Drum (damaru)
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<em>Damaru</em> drums are made from the tops of two skulls joined in the center and sounded by rapidly turning it side to side so the ends of the cords fly up to sound against the stretched skin. In Hindu and Buddhist rituals, the rhythm of the damaru references the ongoing, relentless beat of time. The material of bone reminds practitioners of the inevitability of death in the course of time.
| Artist / Maker | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1800 |
| Culture / Origin | Tibet |
| Medium | skull bone, cloth, hemp fiber, leather, and skin |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.4 x 17.8 x 13.1 cm (8 1/16 x 7 x 5 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Musical Instrument |
About the Artist
BiographyTibet (1931–2010) — French comic artist (1931-2010).Tibet worked as penciller, writer, caricaturist and comics artist and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1931 to 2010, born in Marseille, died in Roquebrune-sur-Argens. Their work is linked to School of Brussels.Disciplinespenciller, writer, caricaturist, comics artistBorn1931, MarseilleDied2010, Roquebrune-sur-ArgensNationalityFranceMovementSchool of BrusselsSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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